"Guzan has been targeted by Middlesbrough as goalkeeper back-up and Villa are prepared to let the United States international leave the club for nothing," they say.

The 31-year-old has a year left on his contract and Villa, who Boro will play in a fortnight and a bit's time, are said to be ready to cut their losses as they look to trim their squad and hefty wage bill.

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Now this one could be of *slight* interest because the Liverpool Echo claimed earlier this summer that Boro had also shown an interest in Brannagan, the 20-year-old midfielder who Jurgen Klopp rates highly.

Wigan initially wanted him on a permanent deal and were willing to pay £1m but were told he still features in Klopp's plans. So they turned their attention to getting him on loan.

Jurgen Klopp hugs Cameron Brannagan

The brakes might also be slammed on that deal, though, because the Latics can't meet a clause that Liverpool insist on with all their loanees, report the Echo.

They say that Liverpool now penalise clubs if loanees don't feature in 75% of their matches, a clause destined to ensure that all players benefit from regular first team football.

Another youngster very loosely linked with Boro

James Wilson and supposed interest from Boro was mentioned once earlier this summer in a footnote of a gossip column somewhere.

Well now the 20-year-old has Hull and West Brom chasing his signature as he considers his next move from Old Trafford, say MailOnline.

James Wilson against George Friend and Daniel Ayala last season (Image: Getty Images)

They report that the striker won't be sold this summer but will be allowed to leave on loan.

Fulham, who could be planning for life without Ross McCormack are another club said to be interested, as are Newcastle United.

But it's unlikely that Boro are one of those keeping an eye on developments.

And what's happening elsewhere?

Well Saido Berahino's future is unknown. But you knew that already.

Apparently West Brom are now mulling over a £20m bid from Stoke for the striker.

There always seems to be plenty of mulling over where he's concerned.

Liverpool have signed a new defender in the form of Estonian international Ragnar Klavan but it doesn't sound like it'll be as simply to get a deal for Newcastle's Georginio Wijnaldum over the line.

One in at Newcastle, perhaps, as they reportedly close in on a deal for Blackburn defender Grant Hanley. The fee is £5.5m, according to the Chronicle.

And in today's Leicester outgoing news, the champions look set to lose their head of recruitment Steve Walsh, who is on the verge of a move to Everton, but Riyad Mahrez is staying put, insists Claudio Ranieri.